Kent · England
Wedding paella catering in Coldred, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Coldred. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Evening food for extra guests
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Live wedding paella catering in Coldred
Why choose wedding paella catering in Coldred?
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and guests talk about it afterwards.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Rustic barn weddings
- Big weddings with every diet
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Food for evening guests
If you’re marrying at a church near Coldred, such as Church of St Pancras, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- Who provides the crockery
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Wedding paella catering in Coldred, made fresh on the day
The smell of saffron and garlic drifting across a garden or barn gets guests excited about the meal long before it is served. For evening wedding food and garden and marquee weddings, we will put together a menu of table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and canapé tapas for your guests.
Near Coldred, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Parking and unloading
- Timings and hours
- The paellas you choose
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Anything your venue supplies
- Which courses you have in mind
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, sunset in Coldred is about 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:45pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Working with your venue
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Coldred weddings: local tips
Coldred is about 4 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. From the centre of Coldred to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, Shepherds Well station is about 1.1 miles away. Dover Western Heights nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Coldred suits an outdoor reception. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Coldred, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules. The sea is within about 5 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
For wedding paella catering in CT15, we plan around your venue. Other places close to Coldred for wedding paella catering include Sibertswold (1 mile north-west), Lydden (1 mile south), Waldershare (1 mile north-east), Halfway Street (1 mile west) and Eythorne (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Canterbury (10 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (4 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south-west), Ramsgate (13 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are Dover Castle (4.8 miles south-east) and Dover Transport Museum (2.6 miles south-east). Not far away are Dover Western Heights.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bell Inn (0.7 miles north-west)
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Coldred
Can you cook near the sea around Coldred?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
What’s the nearest station to Coldred for guests?
Shepherds Well station, about 1.1 miles north-west of the centre.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you cover Coldred?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Coldred is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Nearby places to Coldred
More for events in Coldred
Dishes our guests love
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice before the paella arrives.
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
We normally set up where guests can watch, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella is served quickly to many guests. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Coldred hosts choose us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- A clear, itemised quote
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff